Life just isn't like the movies is it? We're constantly led to believe in resolution in the establishment of the ideal status qua, and it's just not true. Happy endings are a myth. Designed to make us feel better about the fact that life is just another thankless struggle.

Monday, February 06, 2006

As you probably know (and for those that don't) I'm purchasing a near new second hand car. I got a personal loan, and because of my job as a carer for my father (who has a serious heart condition) I was able to release my superannuation funds early. With much signing of papers, doctors letters, mechanics assessments etc, I managed to get my cheque last week. I deposited it into my cheque account at my bank which I have been a customer for 21 years. I was informed that my cheque would not clear for 6 working days. WHAT THE FUCK??? The company I have my superannuation with isn't likely to run out of money. So why so long? I asked my bank, they told me that if the cheque was from Western Australia, it would take 2 days to clear. Because it was a cheque from the Eastern States (New South Wales, I think) it would take 6 working days. If it was an overseas cheque, try 30 working days. I don't understand it. With technology these days, why should it take so long? I thought banks had a system where they could interact with other banks. In this day and age, I find it ridiculous.

2 comments:

I know over here that sometimes it can take up to 10 business for a check to clear even a payroll check. I do not understand why it would take that long if the company is here in the States. I find it to be nonsense.

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